Midmorning ceased broadcast on February 20, 2012 and was replaced by The Daily Circuit.

Minnesota Public Radio Stories

DIY for lifestyle and livelihoodThe term "do-it-yourself" used be the purview of home repair gurus or a subculture of crafty trendsetters. But the Internet and the recession have inspired more DIY-ers to make things for entertainment and profit.9:06 a.m.

Guests

Mark Frauenfelder: Editor of Make magazine, his new book is called "Made by Hand: Searching for Meaning in a Throwaway World." He is also the editor-in-chief of the popular blog BoingBoing.net.

The cast of "Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!"Radio funnymen Peter Sagal and Carl Kasell, host and judge of the popular NPR game show "Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!", join Midmorning live in studio. We'll discuss the evolution of the program, behind the scenes stories, and how their week-in-review format defies the demise of newsweekly magazines.10:06 a.m.

Guests

Peter Sagal: Author, playwright, screenwriter, essayist and the host of NPR's Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me. He is author of "The Book of Vice."

Carl Kasell: Official judge and scorekeeper for NPR's weekly news quiz show, Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! He recently retired from newscasting at National Public Radio.